April 22
South Africa: Refugee Eviction Case Pushed to October
City of Cape Town and national government have applied to evict people living at the Wingfield and Bellville sites Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Rules Human Rights Commission Cannot Issue Binding Directives
The apex court has dismissed the SAHRC's appeal to have its directives automatically enforced but insists it remains a "potent" rights guardian Read more »
April 21
South Africa: Labour Court Slams Ccma Commissioner Who Questioned Assault Victim's Gender
A Durban judge has set aside a ruling that reinstated a worker dismissed for assaulting a colleague, because the commissioner's findings were likely influenced by views about the… Read more »
April 20
South Africa: Komani Residents Given Ultimatum - Pay Rates or Lose Electricity
But protesters say they are being billed for services they do not receive Read more »
April 17
Malawi: Company Sold Stolen and Expired Insulin to Malawi's Hospitals
Yet it has got away with minor sanctions and continues to operate Read more »
South Africa: Police Hunt for Third Suspect in Philippi Extortion Murder Case
Marikana residents says crime remains high despite army deployment Read more »
April 16
South Africa: JSC Overturns Tribunal Decision, Finds Judge Mbenenge Guilty of Gross Misconduct
"The testimony of Mbenenge ... revealed that he does not appreciate the responsibility associated with his position ... He showed no remorse for his conduct." Read more »
South Africa: Durban Rape Cover-Up Trial - Survivor Testifies Police Pressured Her to Withdraw Charges
Rape complainant says she was taken from her home and driven around by police with her rapist before being detained Read more »
April 15
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Protesters Harass People in Durban
Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother Read more »
April 14
South Africa: 'Clean-Up Campaign' in Durban Turns Into Witch Hunt for Immigrants
"This is unlawful, and the police have to act to arrest people" Read more »
April 13
South Africa: Slovo Park - a Decade of Winning in Court, Losing On the Ground
After decades of struggle, residents still lack sanitation and water infrastructure Read more »
April 10
South Africa: Court Sets Aside R86-Million Border Wall Tender Over Fraud
A fake joint venture used a fake B-BBEE certificate and an expired compliance document to win a KwaZulu-Natal transport department contract Read more »
April 09
South Africa: Rape Cover-Up Trial - Defense Alleges Police Officers Are Being Maliciously Prosecuted
Cross-examination of witnesses resumed on Wednesday Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Oude Molen Eco Village's Fight for Survival
A heritage assessment was rejected but the Western Cape Government will appeal Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Government Plans New Court Bid to Contain Knoflokskraal Occupation
The self-proclaimed Khoisan settlement has grown to between 15,000 and 20,000 people despite a 2021 interdict Read more »
April 07
South Africa: How Criminal Cops Escape Justice
Delmore Manuel, Jermaine Conradie, and Leigh-Ann Maroon are getting away with torture Read more »
South Africa: Judge Orders Tark Group Directors to Personally Repay Covid Contract Profits
The Special Tribunal has ruled that R14-million in contracts for surgical masks and protective jumpsuits bypassed bid processes Read more »
April 02
South Africa: Over 300 Judgments Outstanding for More Than Six Months
Some matters have been outstanding for more than four years Read more »
South Africa: Police Torture Case Provisionally Withdrawn
State fails to provide an interpreter for Juma Igiraneza Read more »
March 31
South Africa: Durban Police Brutality Case - Trial Date Finally Set but Only for December
Regan Naidoo died in police custody in 2018 Read more »
South Africa: 'We Have Not Appointed Any King' - Somali Shop-Owners Targeted in Protests Against Nigerians
"Coronation" of Igbo man sparks furious protests in Buffalo City Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Fraud Case Against Jozi FM Board Chair Referred to Commercial Crimes Unit
Witnesses allege Rapitse Montsho attempted to intimidate them in breach of his bail conditions Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Volunteers Clean Streets As Illegal Dumping Overwhelms Gauteng
The Soulbent Project has dozens of residents converting dumping sites into vegetable gardens Read more »
March 30
South Africa: Parents' Consent and Children's Health - Important Ruling in Cape High Court
Judge praises staff at Red Cross Hospital Read more »
South Africa: Candidate Attorneys Caught Cheating in Admission Applications
One forged documents including exam results, and another lied about being the paid sole director of a company while doing articles Read more »
